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March 26, 2011

It's a Family Affair

She sent me the "baby bracelet" worn by my husband in the hospital on the day he was born.

Back then they didn't just slap a plasticine strap around your arm with your name on it.

They actually put alphabet charms together to spell your name.

She also sent me my brother-in-law's bracelet and asked me to use it to make something special for his daughter as a birthday surprise.

I thought and I thought and I thought.

Finally, this.

I don't know why, but I had a very hard time coming up with a design. I guess because I knew it was an important piece. Not that all pieces we create aren't important, but this one was to {hopefully} have a special meaning for my niece.

Simple.

Elegant.

Heirloom.

And dare I say, vintage?

Once it was finally finished I decided that I was happy with it after all.